Action Figure/Doll/Creature

This unit is an extensive project that includes various types of art production, showcases careers in art and requires a great amount of creative thinking and problem solving.  Students will develop, design, produce and market a toy that has a particular feature that they will emphasize using the elements of art.

Brainstorm

• 3 Thumbnails – Drawing and written description

Development

• Name:
• Lives in:
• Back Story:
• Emphasis:
  • Power/Action/Capability

Production

• 75% Clay
• 25% Other Material
• Size:  5”-10”
• Must stand on its own
• Emphasis
  • Highlights or showcases the power/action/capability

Marketing

• Price
• Targeted Age
• Catchphrase or Slogan
• Packaging
• Booklet/Instructions
• *Advertising by Photo Students

Grading Criteria for Sculpting

1. Growth (10)
   1. Product focused and message is communicated clearly – 10
2. Creativity (10)
   1. Packaging originality – 10
3. Objectives (25)
   1. Packaging is complete on all sides – 5
   2. Dimensions are even and appropriate – 10
   3. Organization of information is balanced – 10
4. Composition (40)
   1. Toy’s name – 8
   2. A drawing relating to your toy – 8
   3. A clear window to see product – 8
   4. A short, written, specific description – 8
   5. Good, legible typography – 8
5. Craftsmanship (15)
   1. Drawing and painting are neat and clean – 15

Glazed and Completed Sculpture

• At least 3 Colors of glaze_____/20
• 3 coats of glaze applied_____/10
• Glaze colors enhance sculpture_____/10
• Broken pieces are neatly fixed _____/10
• Craftsmanship _____/50
• Bonus:  Additional materials used_____/10